Sat., June 11, 2005

D. H. Lawrence resources at The University of Nottinghamhttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mss/online/dhlawrence/Features a chronological timeline of events in Lawrence's life, a biography, information about his circle of friends, and extensive biography which examines the author's youth, education, friendships, marriage, travels, and many accomplishments.

The Electronic Canterbury Taleshttp://hosting.uaa.alaska.edu/afdtk/ECT_Main.htmComplete collection of fragments in both Modern and Middle Engligh and recommended Internet resources, including related epics and sagas. Also links to websites providing educational resources and course syllabi, and historical and cultural background on such subjects as mythology and folklore, the rise of Christianity, medieval feudalism and the revival of towns and commerce, the black plague, and other topics. Multimedia resources (images, audio files) are also provided.

Random House offers this Website to examine the problem of sensitive language in today's society. Helpful in classroom settings, this material focuses on avoiding sensitive language in diverse situations. It includes the following categories: gender, ethnicity, race and national origin, age, sexual orientation, disabilities and illness, demeaning expressions, and demeaning language.

PBS explores African-American literature, from slave narratives to the work of contemporary artists. This comprehensive site explores the authors, era, and impact of the literature. There are also audio clip readings and video clip interviews.

Here's a great place for students to explore the concept of Global Warming. It explains the Greenhouse effect and discusses the results of global warming. Authors also explain ways that we can all help slow this process.

10 Things To Know About Evaluating Medical Resources on the WebNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Department of Health and Human Services10 Things To Know About Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web<http://nccam.nih.gov/health/webresources/>

Fri., June 10, 2005 - First Solar Sail June 21, 2005

Today's site, from The Planetary Society, is devoted to its mission tolaunch the first solar sail spacecraft into earth orbit. Originallyscheduled for a February 27 launch, the mission has been moved to June 21of this year. Gentle Subscribers will find an informative presentation onthe goals and science of Cosmos One at the site.

"The Planetary Society has teamed up with an international team ofscientists and engineers to build and fly Cosmos 1, the very first solarsail. This is the first space mission of a public interest organization andit is being done without government funding. ... Solar sails can be used toboost or decrease the orbits of spacecraft, travel between the planetswithin our solar system, and someday take us to worlds around other stars."- from the website

The site provides information about how solar sails work, a missiontimeline, the spacecraft design, along with its testing and development andthe launch procedure. Photos, animation and movie clips detail thedevelopment of Cosmos One, revealing its path from conception to itspre-launch testing. An excellent FAQ offers concise answers to queriesabout how light propels a solar sail, the material used for the sails'construction and the projected speed which might be attained using solarsails. Additional material looks at the international cooperation behindthe project, including its launch by a Russian nuclear submarine.

Travel to the site for the details on this innovative space project at:

Thursday, June 09, 2005

Thurs., June 9, 2005 - WWII in Color

WWII In Pictureshttp://www.ww2incolor.com/Unfortunate but true: In our living-color age, black-and-white photos often don't have the immediacy and power for us that their full-spectrum brethern do. That's a terrible shame, considering how much recent history we're lucky enough to have photographically documented. This excellent site looks to close that gap, providing well over 100 color photos from World War II. — HSS

Thurs., June 9, 2005

Alcohol, Temperance & Prohibitionhttp://dl.lib.brown.edu/temperance/That legendary man of letters, Samuel Johnson, once opined that “Abstinenceis as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.” Over the centuries,many have shared at least part of Johnson’s sentiment as regards thetemptations offered by spirits, and just as many have concerned themselveswith the cause of cautioning others about alcohol and its potentiallypernicious effects. The good people at Brown University have created thisdigital collection which includes a host of primary documents from the pastseveral centuries, including broadsides, sheet music, and governmentpublications. These items will be of great interest to anyone interested inthe history of alcoholism, and how various forms of media were used todisseminate ideas and information about this phenomenon and the prohibitionmovement. Visitors can browse the collection by document creator, publisher,and general title. Another item of note here is the online essay, “Temperanceand Prohibition Era Propaganda: A Study in Rhetoric” by Leah Rae Berk. [KMG]

National Energy Foundation [pdf]http://www.nef1.org/The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is a nonprofit educational organizationthat provides a host of educational materials and programs primarily relatedto discussing natural resources, technology, conservation, and theenvironment. The NEF also provides a number of teacher training and studentprograms that complement their existing work. Young people visiting the sitewill want to look over the student section which provides four purpose-builtsites that provide information on earth sciences activities, environmentalstewardship, and several other topical areas. Educators will want to take alook at the section provided for them, as it contains links to the NEF’seducational catalog and information about upcoming workshops of interest.The site is rounded out by a links page that offers a host of topical linksto other relevant science education sites, such as one on alternate fuelvehicles and the Captain Planet Foundation. [KMG]

Collage Machine 1.0http://www.pentacom.jp/soft/ex/collage/collage.htmlSome of our readers no doubt have fond memories of getting out variousnewspapers, magazines, old art books, and other such materials and creatingtheir own collages on a dreary Saturday morning that seemed to call out forsuch an indoors activity. While there might not be the same visceral feelingwith this online collage machine, it is still definitely worth a visit.Presented with a blank work screen, visitors can peruse the collection ofobjects offered here, and then drag them onto their workspace. After doingso, the images can be cut up and manipulated in a variety of ways. Some ofthe objects include a butterfly, a menacing shark, a puppy, traffic signs, apicture window, and a daunting iceberg. As one might imagine, thepedagogical possibilities of such a site are quite interesting and may proveuseful in a classroom setting. [KMG][NOTE: Other Exhibitions (try Vol. 4: Handprints)http://www.pentacom.jp/soft/ex.html - Phyllis ]

Jacques-Louis David: Empire to Exilehttp://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/david/Deftly combining art and history, this site from the Getty presents theworks of painter Jacques-Louis David, "Image-maker to Napoleon". Althoughthere are not a huge number David's paintings and drawings in the Webexhibition, those present are extensively researched. For example, aportrait of Suzanne Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, daughter of anassassinated revolutionary who came to be called "Mademoiselle Nation"during the French Revolution, is accompanied by both a video and adiscussion, relating her political history and analyzing the style andiconography with which David depicts it. In the section on Napoleon,visitors can zoom in on details of David's The Emperor Napoleon in HisStudy at the Tuileries 1811-1812, read a biography of Napoleon, viewseveral other studies and paintings of the French emperor, and read abouthis relationship to David. [DS][NOTE: Other exhibitions from www.getty.edu previously posted. - Phyllis ]

VII Photo Agencyhttp://www.viiphoto.comTo say that we in the modern world are bombarded with visual mass-producedimages is, to say the least, a vast understatement. Photography certainlyprovides many of these images, yet only a small portion of their numberqualify as compelling or worthy of more than a quick glance. Fortunately,there is the VII Photo Agency website, which contains dozens of thought-provoking photo essays that capture some of the zeitgeist of our time.Founded in 2001 by a group of seven photo-journalists, the VII PhotoAgency’s work is united by “a sense that, in the act of communication at thevery least, all is not lost; the seeds of hope and resolution inform eventhe darkest records of inhumanity; reparation is always possible; despair isnever absolute.” Some of the very fine photo essays that may be perused hereinclude a selection of images that document the rapid growth and dynamism ofShanghai, a day in the life of President George W. Bush, and an intimatephoto essay of Philip Roth. The other photo essays may be viewed by topic,including those that deal with the recent U.S. presidential elections andthe conflict between Israel and Palestine. [KMG]

Sponsored by the Marvin Wachman Fund for International EducationA Division of the Foreign Policy Research Institutewww.fpri.org

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS (partial listing)

WHAT EVERY STUDENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE WAR ON TERRORISMEdward Turzanski, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy ResearchInstitute

Mr. Turzanski served with the U.S. government in the fieldof intelligence throughout the Middle East, Central Asia,and Eastern Europe. He currently teaches at La SalleUniversity and serves as National Security Analyst forComcast's CN8 Channel.

A student of terrorist groups worldwide for over twentyyears, Dr. Radu is an expert source for U.S. governmentagencies as well as news media -- local, national, andinternational. His forthcoming book "Islamism and TerroristGroups in Asia" - designed for secondary school students -will be published by Mason Crest Educational Publishers infall 2005 as part of a 17-volume series on "The Growth andInfluence of Islam in the Nations of Asia." He received hisPh.D. from Columbia University.

THE PRESIDENCY AND THE WAR ON TERRORDavid Eisenhower

Co-Chairman of FPRI's History Institute for Teachers, Mr.Eisenhower is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvaniaon the presidency and director of Penn's Institute forPublic Service. He is author of the best-selling book"Eisenhower at War, 1943-45."

UNDERSTANDING TERROR NETWORKS

Marc Sageman, Senior Fellow, FPRI

Dr. Sageman was a CIA case officer in Afghanistan between1987 and 1989 and is now a forensic psychiatrist. His book"Understanding Terror Networks" was published by theUniversity of Pennsylvania Press in 2004. He received hisPh.D. and M.D. from NYU.

TECHNOLOGY AND TERRORISMLawrence Husick, Senior Fellow, FPRI

Mr. Husick's twenty years of experience as a technologyconsultant, computer system designed, software author, andintellectual property rights lawyer give him a uniqueperspective on the war on terrorism. At FPRI, he applieshis knowledge of law and technology to study terroristtactics and counter-terrorism strategies.

WHAT'S IRAQ GOT TO DO WITH IT?Harvey Sicherman, President, FPRI

A former aide to three U.S. secretaries of state, Dr.Sicherman has published numerous articles and books onnational security and American foreign policy, including"America the Vulnerable," with John F. Lehman (FPRI, 2002).He regularly appears on local and national media, includingthe NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. He received his Ph.D. from theUniversity of Pennsylvania.

The conference begins 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15,2005 and concludes at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2005.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Social studies and history teachers, curriculum supervisorsand junior college faculty are invited to apply forparticipation in the History Institute. Forty participantswill be selected to receive:* free room and board;* assistance in designing curriculum and special projectsbased on the History Institute;* stipends of $200 in exchange for curriculum units basedon the History Institute, plus a representative selectionof student work;* partial travel scholarships available for participantsoutside the East Coast;* subscription to Orbis, FPRI's journal of world affairs;E-Notes, FPRI's weekly bulletin; and Footnotes, FPRI'sbulletin for high school teachers.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND:a resume and a short statement describing your currentteaching or professional assignments, your reasons forwanting to attend, and how your students or school districtwill benefit from your participation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Atthe time of application, you are asked to make a commitmenteither to prepare a curriculum unit based on the weekend orto do in-service activities based on the weekend. Schoolswith a school membership in FPRI's Marvin Wachman Fund areguaranteed one place at one History Institute weekend peryear.

SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS BY AUGUST 15 BY E-MAIL TO:ALAN LUXENBERG, LUX@FPRI.ORG

FPRI is pleased to acknowledge grants from The AnnenbergFoundation and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation insupport of the History Institute.

ABOUT FPRI AND THE MARVIN WACHMAN FUND FOR INTERNATIONALEDUCATIONFounded in 1955, FPRI is an independent, nonprofitorganization devoted to advanced research and publiceducation on international affairs. It brings the insightsof scholarship to bear on the development of policies thatadvance U.S. national interests abroad. FPRI's MarvinWachman Fund for International Education sponsors publiclectures and programs for high school teachers designed topromote understanding of America's role in world affairs.FPRI publications include Orbis, a quarterly journal ofworld affairs, and E-Notes, a weekly bulletin disseminatedby email to 25,000 key people in 85 countries. FPRI isheaded by Dr. Harvey Sicherman, a former aide to three U.S.secretaries of state.

THE HISTORY INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERSIn 1996 FPRI inaugurated a series of weekend historyinstitutes especially designed for high school teachers,curriculum supervisors, and junior college faculty. Chairedby David Eisenhower and Pulitzer Prizewinning historianWalter McDougall, the History Institute has featured keynoteaddresses by such speakers as --

* William McNeill on What We Mean By the West and,subsequently, on Multiculturalism in World History* Gordon Wood on The Lessons of History and,subsequently, on The Roots of American Constitutionalism* John Lewis Gaddis on What We Now Know about the ColdWar* George Herring on The Lessons of Vietnam* Walter McDougall on The Roots of U.S. Foreign Policy* Paul Griffiths on What is Religion and Can It BeTaught?* Jeremy Black on Mapping: Past and Present* Gilbert Rozman on The U.S., Japan, and North Korea* Adam Garfinkle on The Arab-Israeli Conflict* Robert Kaplan on The New Middle East* Don Oberdorfer on Dealing with the North Korean NuclearThreat

Materials from each of the history institutes can be foundon our website (www.fpri.org).

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Wed., June 8, 2005 - Poetry Daily

Poetry Dailyhttp://www.poems.com/This site operates on the theory that a steady diet of poetry – once a day, like a vitamin or a refreshing nap – is not only good for what ails you but probably good for the poetry as well, inasmuch as too much analysis tends to let the air out of the process. We’re for it. Enjoy the sheer joy of words doing stuff here – poetry, and a little prose now and then, and all of it singing. — HSS

Today's site, from the National Archives in the U.K., presents asurprisingly interesting and genuinely instructive guide to deciphering oldmanuscripts. Gentle Subscribers, who do not spend their days pouring overold records and thus not in need of such assistance, may reconsider whenthey think of all the digitized original documents available online --ships' passenger lists in genealogical research, for example, -- whosepeculiarities of script may make them difficult to read.

"Palaeography is the study of old handwriting. This web tutorial will helpyou learn to read the handwriting found in documents written in Englishbetween 1500 and 1800. At first glance, many documents written at this timelook illegible to the modern reader. By reading the practical tips andworking through the documents in the Tutorial in order of difficulty, youwill find that it becomes much easier to read old handwriting. You can findmore documents on which to practice your skills in the further practicesection." - from the website

The site provides a starting point for the examination of old documentswith excellent tips for their reading and transcription; a quick referencefor numbers, money and measurements; and the tutorial itself, with tenmanuscripts from easiest to most difficult, including background historicalinformation. Uncover those interesting quirks in the development ofEnglish, such as the inevitable "ye", as in "Ye Olde Village Shoppe", andthe always confusing "minims".

Wed., June 8, 2005 - Interactive Shakespeare

This was posted on Sunlink: from the - February 2005 online newsletter

"This Web site is a comprehensive resource of information on the life andtimes of William Shakespeare, renowned playwright and drama guru. The siteis divided into ten book-like sections, each of which is divided intochapters. In addition, visitors can search the site using keywords toquickly access specific information."Link to site:http://ise.uvic.ca/Library/SLTnoframes/intro/introsubj.html

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Tues., June 7, 2005 - Africa and the Middle East

Africa The Cradle of Civilizationhttp://library.thinkquest.org/C002739/AfricaSite/1Main.shtmFrom the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, to the grand emperors of Abyssinia and the legendary kings of Ghana, this site presents a picture of the ideas and traditions of African civilizations.[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Africa: One Continent, Many Worldshttp://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/A companion site to an exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History, this site includes lesson plans, an artifacts database, downloadable study guides, and other excellent teaching resources.[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Journey Through East Africahttp://library.thinkquest.org/J003032F/Excellent for elementary aged students interested in learningmore about the people, geography, and animals of Kenya and Tanzania.

Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africahttp://library.thinkquest.org/22845/The ancient land of Nubia neighbored Egypt, occupying the banks of the Nile River above or south of Aswan, and extending all the way to the sixth cataract. Today this land lies inside Sudan, but in ancient days it was known as the Kingdom of Kush. History, geography, culture, and artifacts are included.

Wonders of the African Worldhttp://www.pbs.org/wonders/This PBS Website hosts information about many facets of African history. From the Black Kingdoms of the Nile to The Swahili Coast, these comprehensive informational pages are a treasure that you will use again and again.[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Living Africahttp://library.thinkquest.org/16645/contents.htmlThis site won second place in the 1998 Thinkquest Internet Challenge competition for youth. It's an excellent educational site on the continent of Africa that teaches students about the people, land, and wildlife in a fun and informative way.

Social Studies for Kids: Current Eventshttp://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/currentevents.htmThis site is packed with information on current events of all kinds that are of interest and importance to children. Political as well as cultural issues are covered. Of special note: Afghanistan section of the Website devoted to geography, news and historical perspective on this country.

Tues., June 7, 2005

Taken From:----------------------------------------------------------------------Librarians' Index to the InternetNEW THIS WEEK for February 24, 2005----------------------------------------------------------------------

African American History Timeline --------------------------------This site provides a chronology of historical events from before1600 through 1969, a chronology about blacks in the western UnitedStates, and a list of sources. Also includes a bibliography, aresearch guide, and links to descriptions of individuals, places,and events that have contributed to the shaping of black history.From a history professor at the University of Washington.

Iwo Jima Retrospective ----------------------View the video of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima on February23, 1945. This site also features an essay about Iwo Jima andWorld War II, links to related Web sites, and video clips from"two special documentaries remembering those who fought at IwoJima." From Military.com

The Marsupial Society of Australia --------------------------This organization "based in Adelaide, South Australia, [is]dedicated to providing information and education regarding keepingand breeding our native Fauna in captivity." The site featuresfact sheets about animals such as the dalgyte or rabbit-earedbandicoot, the brush-tailed bettong, the fat-tailed dunnart, theTasmanian devil, and more. Also includes information about handrearing, games and coloring pages for children, and links torelated sites.

Misunderstanding Malcolm X -----------------------------------This article "looks at the extraordinary life of [blacknationalist leader] Malcolm X and asks why his message has hadsuch a lasting impact on generations of young people." Includes aselection of quotes by Malcolm X, audio of a documentary, andlinks to related news stories. From the British BroadcastingCorporation (BBC).

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Slave Movement During the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centurieshttp://dpls.dacc.wisc.edu/slavedata/This site provides access to the raw data and documentation that contains information on slave trade topics from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

National Geographic presents The Underground Railroadhttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/index.html[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]An outstanding site where you can take an interactive journey on the Underground Railroad. Use the pull down menu to explore other areas of this site. The Classroom Ideas Section offers activities for students K-12.

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Monday, June 06, 2005

Mon., June 6, 2005

Taken From:26 February 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX, Center for International EarthScience Information Network (CIESIN) and the World Economic Forum, "TheESI ranks countries on 21 elements of environmental sustainabilitycovering natural resource endowments, past and present pollution levels,environmental management efforts, contributions to protection of theglobal commons, and a society's capacity to improve its environmentalperformance over time. The United States places 45th in the rankings.This high-middle ranking, just behind the Netherlands (44) and ahead ofthe United Kingdom (46), reflects top-tier performance on issues such aswater quality and environmental protection capacity. Bottom-rung resultson other issues, such as waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions,bring down the overall U.S. standing." (quoted from "Finland topsenvironmental scorecard at World Economic Forum in Davos"http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-02/yu-fte020405.php)The full 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index as well as a summary forpolicymakers is available at: http://www.yale.edu/esi/

PHOTO GLOSSARY OF VOLCANO TERMS, USGS, (suggested by Mary Savina,Carleton College), discover useful images with accompanying descriptionsfor a variety of volcanic features, ranging from aa to Volcanianeruptions. The site documents how these images can be organized by typeof volcano, eruption types, and eruptive products. A nice index to otherUSGS volcano photo galleries is also present.http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Products/Pglossary/pglossary.html[NOTE: Other pages from http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

SIGNIFICANT FLOODS IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE 20TH CENTURY - USGSMEASURES A CENTURY OF FLOODS, USGS, (suggested by Joseph Kerski, USGS),during the 20th century, floods were the number-one natural disaster inthe United States in terms of number of lives lost and property damage.Floods can occur at any time of the year, in any part of the country,and at any time of the day or night. Most lives are lost when people areswept away by flood currents, whereas most property damage results frominundation by sediment-laden water. Find information on flood damage,flood location, types of floods, and additional USGS resources.http://ks.water.usgs.gov/Kansas/pubs/fact-sheets/fs.024-00.html[NOTE: Other pages from usgs.gov previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mon., June 6, 2005 - Earth and Environmental Science

Mon., June 6, 2005 - The Yellowstone Geoecosystem

Taken From:19 February 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week

EXPLORING THE YELLOWSTONE GEOECOSYSTEM, SERC,http://serc.carleton.edu/research_education/yellowstone/index.html(suggested by John McDaris, SERC), The Yellowstone collection contains anassortment of digital resources relevant to the many components of theYellowstone Geoecosystem: geology, geophysics, physiography, hydrology,biota (from microbes to grizzly bears), and human activities and theirconsequences in this amazing natural laboratory. This collection contains anabundance of maps, images, virtual field trips, datasets, technicalpapers and general information.

“This collection of information is designed primarily for instructors and students in introductory Earth science courses. The collection may also be of interest for K-12 educators and the general public.”

Mon., June 6, 2005

Taken From:======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences =========== February 18, 2005 =========== Volume 4, Number 4 ======

Explorations in Earth Science [Microsoft Word, pdf, jpeg]http://www.eas.purdue.edu/~braile/indexlinks/educ.htmSearching for ways to stimulate students' interests in the earth sciences?Look no further than this Purdue website created by Professor Larry Braile,which offers numerous, fun and educational earth science educationactivities. Through the lessons, pictures, figures, and hands-on projects,students can learn about earthquake epicenters, the interior of the Earth,seismic waves, earthquake hazards, and much more. Visitors can find numeroustutorials on the use of the AmaSeis software, EqLocate, SeisVolE, and otherearth science computer programs. All the materials are available as htmlfiles, Microsoft Word documents, and as pdf files. [RME]

The Geological Society of America (GSA) offers lessons plans and additionalresources covering virtually all topics in geology for K-12 students. Thematerials are divided into 12 topics, such as Environmental Science, Weatherand Climate, and Plate Tectonics. Each of the topics has elementary,intermediate, and secondary lesson plans that offer details on the content,time required, materials needed, and directions for the project. Thestimulating activities are a great way for students to understand otherwisedifficult subjects and excite them about geology. [RME]

"_Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade_ is publishedby the National Energy Information Center (NEIC), a service of the EnergyInformation Administration (EIA), to provide students, educators, and otherinformation users a list of generally available free or low-cost energy-related educational materials." The website is divided into 12 energycategories such as coal, environment, petroleum, renewable energy, andwater. Each entry, listed alphabetically within its energy category,contains a summary of the organization, including its potential fees, itscontact information, and a weblink and email address when applicable. Whilethe Web version allows for quick navigation through the materials,individuals can also download the entire text. [RME

Sun., June 5, 2005 - Literature Activities

Thanks to all who responded to my request for a site with literatureactivities. I didn’t have a chance yet to check each one out, but I’m sure they are all great and will be very useful to us all.[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some of them were previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Sun., June 5, 2005

Sites to See: Life Skills"Life skills" refer to the information and behaviors that enable people to lead healthy, happy, and successful lives. Life skills Web sites include information and resources on increasing self-esteem, effective communication, responsible citizenship, decision-making, problem solving, and peer pressure.http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites055.shtml

CONTENT: A+This site, developed by a school IT team in Missouri, provides a comprehensive directory of annotated links to any information and help you may need to integrate technology into your classroom.

SITE DESIGN: A+The directory is well organized with links grouped into more than twenty-five categories from keyboarding to using the digital camera. A top menu lists the categories on the main page of the site and subsequent pages have a left side menu available with the categories.

REVIEW:Teachers will find this site to be a valuable resource for effectively integrating technology into the curriculum. Whether you are just beginning to explore using the Web in the classroom or an old pro at technology integration, this site has a wealth of information and resources to save you time and make your lesson planning easier. Categories include everything from using one computer effectively in the classroom to establishing and using a wireless lab. Teachers will find links to lesson and game templates, graphics, sounds, tips and resources for using PowerPoint, Windows and interactive whiteboards, scoring guides, Web Quests, virtual activities and much more. This is one you will want to bookmark and visit frequently.

*****Children’s Theater/Creative DramaTeacher-created site for incorporating drama into the classroom.

CONTENT: AThis site, created by playwright/composer and teacher Matt Buchanan, offers educators lesson plans and other resources for incorporating creative art and theatre into the classroom.

SITE DESIGN: AThe site is designed in frames with the navigation menu in the left frame and the content displayed in the main frame. The front page of the site also has links to the main sections in the main frame.

REVIEW:Drama teachers will find lots of resources and materials at this site. There is a complete Pre-k through grade 12 curriculum that meets the requirements of the Goals 2000 National Standards for Arts Education. Teachers will find useful the large collection of creative drama lessons that are sorted by age level, lesson type, and cross-curricular content as well as an Approach to theObjective Grading of Creative Work. Lesson types include Narrative Pantomime Stories, Physical and Pantomime Activities, Improvisation, Role Drama Activities, and Writing Activities. Included are monologues, photos of past productions, classroom rules for drama class, booklists, a detailed description of a fourth grade playwriting project, essays, definitions of important terms and links to related sites.

Sun., June 5, 2005 - Joy2Learn

Joy2Learnhttp://joy2learn.com/This site has only three presentations involving three arts areas ("Dancing" with Gregory Hines, "At the Piano" with Alan Gampel, and "Theater" with Hector Elizondo), but they're very high quality, and more are in production. The presentations are menu-driven collections of video vignettes, with performances, commentary, historical examples, and interactive games and quizzes. The content id completely free. It can be run from the site or downloaded for later classroom use, and many teacher helps are available directly through the modules. [NOTE: Two more presentations recently added: “Jazz" with Wynton Marsalis and "Painting" with Elizabeth Murray.]